Dreams Quote by Kahlil Gibrán
““But I say to you that when you work you fulfill a part of earth's furthest dream, assigned to you when that dream was born, And in keeping yourself with labour you are in truth loving life, And to love life through labour is to be intimate with life's inmost secret.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Prophet, Kahlil Gibran, 1923
Labor connects us to humanity’s deepest aspirations, making work an act of love and a path to understanding life’s mysteries.
In simple terms: Work is love, life’s secret.
Key Takeaway
Embrace work as a loving practice.
Themes
work
love
purpose
spirituality
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- career satisfaction
- volunteer service
- creative labor
- personal meaning
Key Concepts
existential fulfillment
human destiny
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you find love in routine tasks?
- What does “intimacy with life” mean to you?
A Different Perspective
Not all work feels meaningful; external pressures can diminish love for labor.
